Come follow Me- For Primary, Free LDS primary lesson helps, May 26-June 1, D&C 51-57, Free Prints
- redwallace
- May 22
- 5 min read
Updated: May 31
I can be honest.
To help your children learn what it means to be honest, you could read together Doctrine and Covenants 51:9 and share stories of children who face decisions about being honest. You could use pictures, sock puppets, or paper dolls to make the stories more interesting. How does the Lord bless us as we strive to be honest?
Consider playing a game with your children. Afterward, discuss how the game would have been different if someone had cheated. Why is it important to “deal honestly” with each other?
I have scripture story bingo cards for both young and older students in my store.
Instructions: Pull a card out of a bowl and tell a mini version of the story, then show them the picture. Then show them how they cover up the picture with a button or a stone, until they get 3 (or 4) in a row.
However, if you don't want to buy anything, you could play "Button, button, who has the button?" What if someone didn't close their eyes or peeked? Would that ruin the game?
Here is a cute family that shows you how to play it.
This is from four years ago, but I think it's still great.
Sing a song about honesty, such as "Stand for the Right" (CSB 159). Bear your testimony about why it is important to be honest.
Tip: Attach an envelope to the back of the main page to hold the pieces, allowing you to reuse this without losing the pieces.
Instructions: Pull a card out of a bowl and tell a mini version of the story, then show them the picture. Show them how they cover up the picture with a button or a stone, until they get 3 (or 5) in a row.
It's here! This weeks coloring book:
Here is a video that shows you how to assemble the coloring book:
If you live in the Salem, Payson (Utah) area, and you have kids, you might like this camp my girls are doing:
I receive the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands.
Receiving the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands is mentioned several times in Doctrine and Covenants 51–57. This might be a good opportunity to teach your children about this ordinance. For example, they could look at a picture of a child being confirmed and describe what is happening in the picture. Ask them to clap their hands when they hear “laying on of the hands” or “laying on of hands” while you read Doctrine and Covenants 52:10; 53:3; 55:1.
I think it would be fun to show them the boy being confirmed and ask them what they know about "the laying on of hands", maybe they have had a brother or sister who had this happen after they were baptized. Then show them how the hands move up, to show the Holy Ghost. You can slide it up and down as you read the scriptures the manual suggests.
The gift of the Holy ghost is received by the laying on of hands, free LDS primary lesson helps, coloring pages and clipart, activities for children and kids, free coloring pages
You could also sing “The Holy Ghost” (Children’s Songbook, 105) or a similar song. Help your children find words and phrases in the song that teach about the gift of the Holy Ghost.
God has a pattern to help me not be deceived.
To teach about the Lord’s pattern for avoiding deception, you might start by helping children find examples of patterns—in nature, in colorful blankets or clothing, or in daily life. Help them find the pattern the Lord gave in Doctrine and Covenants 52:14–15. Make sure they understand any unfamiliar words in these verses. How can we use this pattern to recognize truth?
For Younger Students:
Stepping stones. I think it would be fun to have the children step on (or next to) each shape and say what shape it is. They will see a pattern. (There is also a pattern of color if you print in color). Then if you like you can say the words to the scripture in rhythm with their steps. After everyone has had a turn share the scripture with them and see if they can pick up on the rhythm and the pattern.
If you want each stepping stone as big as 8.5X11 page download the BW zipped file HERE
Color zipped file HERE
If you are ok with three on a page you can print them below.
For older students:
Share the scripture first, then go outside and look for patterns in nature. Isn't it amazing how God works in patterns? If you feel like there isn't a lot of time then bring some nature indoors, like a leaf, twig, or tree bark. Here is some inspiration pictures:
I should always keep my covenants.
In your own words, share with your children what happened to the Saints who came to live on Leman Copley’s land (see the heading to section 54). Your children could pretend to be a member of the Church who has arrived in Ohio. How would they have felt after Leman broke his covenant? What does this teach us about keeping our covenants or promises? Read together Doctrine and Covenants 54:6 to discover blessings for people who keep their covenants.
This is from 4 years ago, but I still think it is really good.
Remind the children that when they are baptized, they will covenant, or promise, to obey God's commandment. Read to them from D&C 54:6 how the Lord blesses people who keep their covenants.
Here are some mini puzzles they can do while you talk about this.
For older students:
D&C 54
I should always keep my covenants.
Remind the children of the covenants they made when they were baptized (see Mosiah 18:8-10). Help them think of ways they are keeping these covenants, and help them see how this will prepare them to make additional covenants in the future.
Talk about each piece of the chain as you tape them to together. Connecting the picture of Jesus to the picture of the child getting baptized. Testify that keeping our promises keep us stay connected to Jesus and Heavenly Father.
I can use the blessings God has given me to bless others.
To introduce section 55, you may want to explain that William W. Phelps was a newspaper publisher who learned about the gospel and joined the Church. Read with your children Doctrine and Covenants 55:1–4, and help them discover what God wanted William to do. How did He plan to use William’s talents? This could lead to a discussion about how God might invite us to use our talents to bless His children.
For older Students: Hide these words around the room. Invite the children to find the words in the room, and then find them in D&C 51:19. Read these verses and then talk about it means to be a steward.
Cut the letters out and put them in a bag or a bowl. Have the child/ren draw a letter out and tell you a talent they have (or someone in the class has) that starts with that letter. Then have them tell you how they can use that talent to serve God and His children.
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